Mishawaka, Indiana Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Mishawaka, IN Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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D
Income Well below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Mishawaka | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,023 | 6,845,048 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2386.3 | 188.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.66% | 0.47% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 38.7 | 35.9 | 37.3 |
| Households | 19,287 | 2,713,821 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Mishawaka grew by 4.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 44,023 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Mishawaka is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 22.6% of residents. That is 0.4 points above Indiana as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 9,947 22.6% +0.4 pts
- Millennials 29–44 9,481 21.5% +0.4 pts
- Gen X 45–60 8,209 18.6% -0.9 pts
- Boomers 61–79 7,226 16.4% -0.3 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Indiana, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.1% of the people living in Mishawaka and men 48.9%.
- Women 51.1% Indiana 50.4%
- Men 48.9% Indiana 49.6%
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Economy
Mishawaka has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Mishawaka | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,534 | $71,967 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.30% | 4.54% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.7% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Mishawaka is about 24% lower than in Indiana.
Housing
| Metric | Mishawaka | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $59,349 | $142,738 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $994 | $1,062 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 56.1% | 70.6% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Mishawaka is about 5.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $994 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Mishawaka spend about 38 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 157 hours, about 6.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Mishawaka | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.9 | 21.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.7 | 42.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 157 | 176 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,870 | $5,455 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 8.1% | 10.7% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 9,242 | 8,333 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,902 | 1,308 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Mishawaka is 19 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Indiana.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Mishawaka has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Mishawaka | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.4% | 26.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.23 | 2.45 | 2.53 |
Health
Mishawaka has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Mishawaka | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.7 | 77.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.2% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.9% | 22.4% | 19.0% |
Mishawaka, IN Compared With Nearby Cities
How Mishawaka, IN compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mishawaka, IN | 44,023 | $54,534 #2/2 | $59,349 #2/2 | 18.9 min #1/2 |
| Granger, IN | 29,240 | $119,710 | $284,699 | 20.8 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mishawaka, Indiana.
How many people live in Mishawaka, Indiana?
About 44,023 people live in Mishawaka, Indiana, in 19,287 households of 2.2 people on average. The median age is 38.7, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Mishawaka, Indiana urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Mishawaka, Indiana has 2,386 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 28 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Mishawaka, Indiana?
The median home costs 1.1 times the median household income ($59,349 against $54,534), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $994 a month takes about 22% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Mishawaka, Indiana?
Unemployment in Mishawaka, Indiana is 6.7%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
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